Game Day Guide: Raiders v Eels

The Raiders take on the Parramatta Eels this Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium. Check out out Game Day Guide for all the information ahead of match day. 

Timings

Gates Open: 11:50am

Jersey Flegg - Raiders v Eels: 12:05pm

NSW Cup - Raiders v Eels: 1:45pm

NRL - Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels: 4:05pm

Game Day Sponsor: Toyota Forklifts

Our Round 12 Match Day Sponsor is Toyota Forklifts, who will be
running a huge half-time trivia competition. Make sure you visit the
Toyota Forklifts Funzone in the forecourt, where you can try your hand
at Ball Bullseye, get your face painted, meet some players, and get a
pic with Victor and Velda. While you’re there, grab one of the Raiders
‘Try signs’ and make some noise when the Raiders score. Toyota
Forklifts will be picking the loudest, proudest fans from the crowd to
try their hands at trivia. Toyota Forklifts are giving away money-can’t buy VIP Raiders experiences to both of the adult and junior trivia
winners. Toyota Forklifts – green is in our blood.

Game Day Theme: Indigenous Round

Together We Pass Back. Together We Move Forward.
This Indigenous Round, we're journeying all the way back, in an effort
to move forward towards a more inclusive Australia.
Be part of the change this NRL Indigenous Round. Pass Back. Move
Forward.
NRL. Forward, Together.

Game Day Charity: Raiders Foundation

Our 50-50 Charity Raffle proceeds from Round 12 will be going to our Game Day Charity, The Raiders Foundation. Raffle tickets will be available online and to purchase at the game, with 50% of the prize pool going to one lucky winner and the remaining amount to the charity.

Donating this round will assist the Raiders Foundation, whose focus in 2022 is to raise funds for the Raiders inaugural NRL Women’s (NRLW) team to enter the competition. The money raised will provide financial support to our women’s program, by establishing a NRLW academy and scholarship program, purchasing required equipment and the development of coaching and associate support staff.

Other initiatives the foundation will invest in are the development of a Raiders Academy system in the ACT/regional NSW and to deliver a community based Inclusive Program.

Raffle tickets can be purchased online via 5050charityraffle.com.au/raiders and at the game on Sunday.

The lucky winner will be drawn in the second half of the NRL Round 12 match, Raiders v Eels.

Ticketing Information

Purchasing Tickets

Non-Member ticketing can be purchased via Ticketek:
www.ticketek.com.au

Tickets will be available at the gate, however we are expecting a big crowd on Sunday so to avoid missing out on tickets please pre-purchase online for ease of entry and to avoid having to wait in queues.

Conditions of Entry Updates

Many of the stadium Conditions of Entry, you can find a full list of
updates at https://giostadiumcanberra.com.au/covid-19-conditions-of-entry/

 

Patrons who throw articles or gain unauthorised entry onto the field of play will be evicted and may be liable for prosecution. Fines of up to $8000 apply.

 

Ticket Collection

Any ticket holder that cannot find their ticket that they purchased via
Ticketek can visit the Ticketek Box Office to have their ticket re-issued.
Proof of identification will be needed to print off replacement tickets
for the day.

Game Day Entertainment

Around the Grounds

• Band Performance: John Agnew Band (Canberra City Band)
• Realign Performance Seat Cushions Giveaway
• Wheelchair Rugby League
• Toyota Forklifts Activation
• NRL DO - inflatable, drills and giveaways

Pre-Game

• Curtain Raiser 1: Jersey Flegg - Raiders v Eels
• Curtain Raiser 2: NSW Cup - Raiders v Eels
• Macca's Mini Footy: Moruya Tuross Sharks v Bungendore Tigers Black, Batemans Bay Tigers v Valley Dragons White
• Ben & Cam Game Preview
• Viking Clap Ceremony led by Australia's Federation Guard and Viking Ambassador, William Tompkins
• Live Welcome to Country

In-Game

• Macca's Powerplay
• Denman Prospect's Homes for Homes Points for Cash
• Fans Choice Man of the Match Competition

Half-Time

• Duxton Cam
• Toyota Forklifts Trivia
• Guard of Honour (second half run on)

Experiences Participants

• Zango Member Vikings
• Guard of Honour - Tarsha Gale Players

Merchandise Outlets

Raiders Shop outlets will be opening on the West Forecourt and South
Concourse. These outlets will open at 1:30pm and close at the end of
NRL half-time (approx. 5:00pm). No opposition merchandise is available at this game.

Membership Information

Membership Enquiries

Any current members with enquiries on the day can visit the
membership booth at either the East or West ticket boxes.

Membership Ticketing Replacement

If a member does not have their physical membership card with them,
we encourage them to use their digital card on their mobile device. If
you do not have your mobile device with you, please visit the
membership team at the box offices prior to kick off. Tickets will not be
able to be printed off at the Membership booths. Members can print
their tickets at home or access on their smart devices by logging into
their membership account.

West & East Members Lounge

Members will not have access to what is usually the West or East
Members Lounges due to capacity and crowding restrictions. These
lounges will provide additional public bars to service grandstand
patrons only until the end of the NRL game.

Further Membership information can be found on our website:
www.raiders.com.au/membership/

Members Discounts
• Members 10% Food Discount
• Members 10% Merchandise Discount

Parking

Paid parking is in place for this match at $10 per vehicle. Early-bird
parking is applicable at $5 per vehicle until 45 minutes prior to NRL
kick-off.

Overflow parking is available from 2pm at the University of Canberra accessed via College St and buses will have some capacity to pick up on College St which is a 20-minute walk to/from the stadium. Please consider car-pooling to alleviate traffic congestion as parking will be limited

Transport

Buses will be running to and from GIO Stadium. For bus timetables and more info, click here. 

Visit Canberra 

Find more than you came for and discover something different in Canberra. Start exploring below the surface of the nation’s capital.

Go for the iconic museums and galleries, and stay for the hidden gems and unexpected moments. The perfect place for a short break, Canberra will delight you with diverse activities, all within easy reach. Delight in whisky bars hidden behind unmarked doors, balloon rides at dawn, and world-class art collections and mountain bike tracks.

Get to know the real Canberra and plan your stay at visitcanberra.com.au

Home Match Accommodation - Book now with the Canberra Rex Hotel

The Canberra Raiders have partnered with the Canberra Rex Hotel for the 2022 season.

A convenient central location, with easy access to national attractions, shopping, restaurants and business precedents make the Rex Hotel the obvious choice.

Book now to enjoy everything the Rex has to offer, as part of your match day experience.

Location: 150 Northbourne Avenue Canberra City, ACT 2612

Phone: 02 6248 5311

Website: canberrarexhotel.com.au

Email: reservations@canberrarexhotel.com.au

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Watching the Match

If you can't make it to GIO Stadium there are options available. 

The NRL match is live on Channel 9 and Fox League Channel 502. 

You can also watch the match live on KAYO.

Overseas fans can watch via Watch NRL. 

Updates from the matches will be on the Raiders' Twitter. Make sure you are also following us on Facebook and Instagram for heaps of behind the scenes photos and videos from the match. 

Listening to the Match

You can tune into any of the following call teams on your game day.

Raiders on Mix - Mix106.3

Radio 2CC - 1206 AM

ABC Grandstand - 666 ABC AM

Game Day Feedback

Should anyone have any post-match feedback from the game day,
please contact our staff during business hours on 02 6253 3515 or email
info@raiders.com.au